It looks like 2021 is going to be a great year for Riot Games and its tactical shooter,Valorant. This will be the first full year with the game, the esports scene is growing, which will even havean in-person LAN event in Icelandlater this year, and players will get treated several new agents throughout the year. Since Riot is still committed to releasing a new agent with each new Act, there will be plenty of opportunity for new agents to stir upValorantmeta.
Now thatValorant’s Episode 2 Act 2 is well underway, it will be interesting to look at how each agent stands with players. Both pick and win rates were averaged from competitive games from players ranked Gold 1 through Immortal. Both the highest tier and the lower tiers were excluded from averages to provide the most accuracy. A majority of players are around the Gold range, and the higher ranks starting from there will have more and more technical control over these agents. The following pick and win rates were collected on Jun 06, 2025 via Blitz.gg.
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15Yoru
Unfortunately, Yoru comes in last with the lowest pick rate at 0.78%. This Japanese Duelist was introduced inValorant’s Episode 2, Act 1, but hasn’t been able to make a huge mark. While he has some really interesting abilities with him being able to rip through reality, players are often able to find better utility with other agent’s abilities. Yoru can bring plenty of value to a team, but is at a disadvantage when other Duelists like Phoenix and Reyna can heal themselves. Tweaks are definitely needed to help bring this agent back into the spotlight.
14Viper
American Controller Viper comes in next to last with a 1.45% pick rate, which is unfortunate for an agent that launched with the game. There have been someinteresting line-ups and exploits for Viper before, but a player’s absolute need to know proper line-ups can hinder them trying to get better as Viper. Her toxic kit can be really useful when toying with enemy teams, and her Snake Bite can deal some nasty damage to enemies who aren’t paying attention. It is interesting though that Viper has a 59.9% win rate at the time, but players may just be hoping to play more reliable agents, so to speak.
13Skye
Skye has been in a bit of a weird place since she was introduced in Episode 1 Act 3, whenthe entireValorantupdate had to be rolled back due to technical issues, and that is evidenced by her having an averaged 1.54% pick rate. This Initiator from Australia has an interesting kit consisting of a flash, a heal, a concuss, and a nearsighting ultimate. While Skye is the only other agent apart from Sage that can heal her teammates, the drawbacks from using some of her other abilities might be what is keeping Skye lower on the pick list. She ends up being a sitting duck when using Trailblazer, her tiger trinket, and even Guiding Light, her hawk trinket.
12Astra
Astra might beValorant’s newest agent, but that hasn’t been enough to push this cosmic agent higher towards a higher pick rate. Even though she is sitting at a positive win rate right now, this Ghanaian Controller is very reliant on team communication. Coordinating pushes and relaying information is a necessity when Astra is on a player’s team, but that can sometimes be tricky without a four or five-stack. It’s also possible that players just don’t want to risk encounteringthe game-ruining Astra bug, in which players get stuck going in or out of the agent’s Astral Form. Things may change as players get more skilled with Astra, but that will come in time.
11Breach
Next up is the Swedish Initiator, Breach, sitting at a 3.86% pick rate. Unfortunately, Breach is also sitting at the lowest win rate out of all the agents at a measly 43.8%. While his unique abilities can be used through any map terrain, using them effectively requires a high level of map knowledge. Paired with the fact that enemies can generally escape Breach’s abilities if they aren’t focused on fighting other agents, and this bionic Swede can often fall flat.
10Cypher
Cypher is perhaps the agent that can gather the most information out of the entire group, but he still ends up in the lower half when it comes to pick rates. Cypher’s Spycam and Neural Theft are very useful in locating enemy agents, and his Cyber Cage and Trapwire can help slow enemies down while still relaying information. Unfortunately, with a negative win rate, this Moroccan Sentinel could probably use some helpful adjustments.
9Brimstone
Ever sinceBrimstone received some decent buffs earlier in Episode 2, players have been able to use them to their advantage. With his versatile kit, Brimstone can damage enemies, augment teammates, and provide some much needed coverage with his smokes. This American Controller is a reliable addition to any team, but still has a slightly negative win rate.
8Phoenix
Though this British Duelist is one ofValorant’s main title stars, he is currently coming in at the middle of the pack when it comes to pick rate. Phoenix is one of the most self-sufficient agents in the roster, and with enough practice can often carry. While Phoenix has a positive win rate, some players might just be looking to other Duelist options.
7Sova
Sova is the only free Initiator, which may be one of the reasons this Russian agent is picked more than agents like Breach and Skye. Plus, his Recon Bolt is one of the best abilities in the game, and is often a team’s major intel-gathering source.
6Killjoy
Even thoughKilljoy’s abilities can be glitchyat times, that hasn’t stopped players from making her the second highest picked Sentinel. Much to the annoyance of enemy agents, the Alarmbots and Turret from this German Sentinel are often incredibly useful inValorant. She is also one of two agents with the closest to even win rate, so there hopefully won’t be any major nerfs that would disappoint Killjoy players.
